Allah (the Exalted) said in His Glorious Qur’an, ” Hasten towards your Lord’s forgiveness and a Paradise as wide as the Heavens and Earth prepared for the righteous. ” [3 : 133]. The everlastingness of this final abode – eternal like its contrary, Hell – is further described by the Divine as ” an unceasing gift” [Qur’an 11: 108]. The Islamic scripture – the Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah – elaborate on the specifics of this Paradise, by describing the wondrous palaces, with their ornate furniture; the sumptuous foods and drinks; the strikingly grand dress to be worn; the beauty, joy and fun to be experienced; the believers having the company of the Prophets, upon them all be peace, and the righteous; and most of all, the Vision of Allah (the Exalted).
This concise work provides many of the Qur’anic verses and authentic hadiths relevant to the states of the people of Paradise. It also discusses the signs of spiritual excellence and good character that are exhibited by those destined to enjoy the highest ranks in Paradise. The hadiths have also been helpfully referenced to the major collections in which they are found.
The Author:
Shaykh Sayyad Muhammad ‘Alawi al-Maliki al-Hasani, [d.2004 Common Era], Rahmatullahi ‘Alayhi, was a prominent Islamic scholar with proficiency in a number of disciplines, from a scholarly lineage and a son of the Prophet’s, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, family (Ahl al-Bayt).
Born and raised in Makkah, he was locally educated until he went on to receive his PhD from Al-Azhar University, Egypt. Upon his return to Saudi Arabia. he notably taught in the Sacred Precincts of the Grand Mosque of Makkah and at Umm al-Qura University, Makkah. During his life, he was active in producing a large number of books, on numerous topics, that have reached fame far and wide.